mStream is an open-source music streaming server that allows you to listen to your music collection from anywhere without uploading it to a third-party service.
Here's a step-by-step guide on installing mStream on your macOS device.
Before we get started with the installation process, make sure that you have the following installed on your macOS machine:
Open Terminal on your macOS device.
Clone the mStream repository using Git by running the following command in the Terminal:
git clone https://github.com/IrosTheBeggar/mStream.git
Navigate into the mStream directory by running the following command:
cd mStream
Install the required dependencies by running the following command:
npm install
Start the mStream server by running the following command:
npm start
Once the server has started, open your web browser and go to the following URL:
http://localhost:3000
If you see the mStream login page, the server is running correctly.
To use mStream on other devices, check the IP address of your macOS device by running the following command in the Terminal:
ifconfig | grep "inet " | grep -v 127.0.0.1 | cut -d\ -f2
This command will output your IP address. It should look something like this: 192.168.0.3
In a web browser on the device you want to connect to mStream, enter the following URL:
http://<IP_ADDRESS>:3000
Replace <IP_ADDRESS> with the IP address you found in step 7.
You will see the mStream login page. Enter your login credentials (you set these up during the installation process in step 5) to access your music collection.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed mStream on your macOS device. Enjoy streaming your music collection!
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